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COMMAND LIVERPOOL CELEBRATES CUNARD LINES’ 175TH ANNIVERSARY
ROSS NOBLE INTERVIEW THE PROM APARTMENTS SOUND CITY DELI-LICIOUS
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EDITOR’S LETTER Liverpool is no stranger to a spectacle, and the bank holiday festivities are set to be bigger than ever as Cunard’s fabulous Three Queens sail into the city. Excitement for the event is in full swing with hundreds of thousands of spectators preparing to descend on the city’s famous waterfront, so we caught up with the Queen Mary 2’s Captain Christopher Wells in our Go Liverpool guide to get the inside view on the run up to the occasion. Meanwhile, as the UK adjusts to a new government being in place following this month’s General Election, we hear from organisations and members of the electorate to find out how the region is expecting to be affected by policies moving forward. And funnyman Ross Noble takes time out from his busy schedule for a chat, ahead of his musical theatre debut in ‘The Producers’.
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06 Best Buys Striking Liverpool homes which make a welcoming first impression 40 Best Lets A round-up of the rental market’s top properties
LIVING 59 Interiors A splash of cruise ship style for your home, as the city celebrates Cunard’s 175th anniversary
44 Hot Topic Following the General Election, the region’s organisations and individuals look ahead to how new government policies could shape up
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ÂŁ299,950
MARMADUKE STREET L An elevated fanlight entrance leads into this five-bedroom Georgian townhouse, with further period features including sliding sash windows and a feature staircase. With rooms throughout the property offering large living spaces and the second-floor landing also providing built-in storage, the home is also well equipped with a part paved rear garden complete with a car port.
HUNTERS /
ÂŁ235,000
WAVERTREE NOOK ROAD L A front courtyard garden and character filled exterior add welcoming charm to this three-bedroom mid-terrace. Inside the family home provides spacious living as an open plan sitting room leads through to a modern fitted breakfast kitchen, coupled with attractive original features such as cast iron fire surrounds. The property also benefits from a well presented rear garden with decking, mature shrubs and sheds.
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PROPERTIES FOR SALE
WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR PROPERTY FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT WHETHER IT’S A RESIDENT LOOKING FORWARD TO A RELAXING NIGHT AT IN A VISIT FROM A FRIENDLY FACE OR THE ARRIVAL OF AN UNEXPECTED GUEST A WELL KEPT FRONT-OF-HOUSE ENSURES THEY RECEIVE THE WARMEST OF WELCOMES FROM THE OUTSET WE’VE PICKED OUT THREE LIVERPOOL PROPERTIES WITH BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED ENTRANCES THAT THE MARKET CURRENTLY HAS TO OFFER
£490,000
ESHE ROAD L This six-bedroom Blundellsands home has a beautifully presented exterior, with a York Stone flagged garden, water feature and greenery framing the front door. The character property benefits from a conservatory, a private rear walled garden with feature barbecue area and a self-contained flat including a lounge, study room, bedroom and bathroom. Sash windows feature at the front of the house, which has double glazing throughout.
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W NE
W NE
£875,000
Offers in Excess of £700,000
WARRINGTON ROAD, WIDNES, WA8 Sensational barn conversion, ‘detached’, set within substantial grounds, beautiful rural location, versatile & adaptable accommodation throughout, secure electronic gates, sweeping driveway & secure perimeter fencing, reception hall, EPC C
DRUIDSVILLE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 Beautiful detached residence, spacious accommodation over two floors, many bespoke & individual features, situated in this picturesque & desirable location, striking entrance hall & bespoke oak staircase, hall, galleried landing, EPC C
W NE
W NE
£625,000
£567,500
SALISBURY ROAD, CRESSINGTON PARK, L19 Period semi detached property, constructed in the late victorian period, situated in a private leafy park, a wonderful conservation area, accommodation over three floors, many beautiful features retained, vestibule entrance, EPC F
YE PRIORY COURT, LIVERPOOL, L25 Truly unique duplex apartment, ground floor, spacious accommodation throughout, many stunning period features retained, telephone security entry system, grand communal entrance hall, stairs & lift to upper floors, EPC E W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
Offers in Excess of £525,000
£465,000
NEW MILL STILE, WOOLTON, L25 Executive detached house, individually designed, built to a high standard, extensive family accommodation, desirable & affluent location, entrance porch & reception hall, ground floor cloakroom/wc, formal lounge & sitting room, EPC E
GLENDYKE ROAD, CALDERSTONES, L18 Superb detached house, situated close to calderstones park, well presented throughout, bright & spacious accommodation, vestibule entrance, reception hall, stylish ground floor shower room, bright & spacious dining room, beautiful lounge, EPC E
W NE
W E NERIC P
£449,950
Offers in the Region Of £425,000
QUEENS DRIVE, WAVERTREE, L15 Spacioulsy planned semi detached house, accommodation over two floors, improved & modernised throughout, entrance vestibule & reception hall, ground floor wc, impressive lounge, stylish & modern dining kitchen, utility room, EPC E
SPEKE ROAD, WOOTLON, L25 Substantial detached house, four bedrooms, generous sized rear garden, viewing highly recommended, offering charm & character, reception hall, ground floor wc, spacious through lounge/family room, dining kitchen, utility room, EPC E
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ROCKBOURNE AVE, L25 Detached house, lounge with dual aspect, dining room & breakfast kitchen & utility room, EPC E
IVANHOE ROAD, L17 Semi detached residence, porch, vestibule & reception hall, sitting room, formal lounge, EPC awaited
W E NERIC P
OIRO £400,000
W NE
W E NERIC P
W NE
£450,000
Guide Price
£375,000
£325,000
PELHAM GROVE, L17 Period terraced house, lounge & dining room, sitting room, kitchen, cellar with two rooms, EPC F
YE PRIORY COURT, L25 Duplex apartment, lounge, open plan kitchen & dining area, private balcony, three double bedrooms, EPC E
W NE
W NE
OIEO £300,000
£269,950
STH MOSSLEY HILL RD, L19 Semi detached residence, formal sitting room, lounge diner, modern fitted breakfast kitchen, EPC D
VIEWPARK CLOSE, L16 Detached house, lounge to dining room, attractive & modern kitchen & utility room, four bedrooms, EPC D
W NE
W NE
£265,000
£249,950
BARNHAM DRIVE, L16 Semi detached residence, dining room, substantial rear lounge, modern fitted kitchen, utility room, EPC D
GREENBANK DRIVE, L17 Spacious apartment, occupying a ground floor position, attention to detail throughout, EPC D
W NE
W NE
W NE
W NE
£242,500
£225,000
£225,000
£199,950
LINKSTOR ROAD, L25 Semi detached, dining room, lounge, bi-folding doors & velux roof lights to lounge, kitchen, EPC awaited
DUDLOW DRIVE, L18 Garden apartment, vestibule, private entrance hall, spacious lounge, dining room, EPC D
ROXBURGH AVENUE, L17 Mid terrace, recently refurbished, open plan living, formal lounge & attractive dining area, EPC E
CASSVILLE ROAD, L18 Mid terraced house, modernised, hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC D
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W NE
W NE
W NE
W NE
£199,950
£185,000
£185,000
£185,000
MELBRECK ROAD, L18 Extended semi detached house, three bedrooms, in need of some modernisation, EPC awaited
RIMMINGTON ROAD, L17 Mid terraced property, lounge, separate dining room, modern fitted kitchen, three bedrooms , EPC F
BARNHAM DRIVE, L16 Extended semi detached, lounge, extended fitted kitchen, dining room, three bedrooms, EPC D
ROSKELL ROAD, L25 Semi detached residence, three bedrooms, dining room, lounge, breakfast kitchen, EPC awaited W E NERIC P
W NE
W NE
W NE
£180,000
£160,000
£159,950
£155,000
SANDFIELD ROAD, L25 Mid terrace house, original features retained, entrance vestibule, reception hall, lounge, dining room, EPC D
WENLOCK COURT, L26 Semi detached bungalow, ounge, fitted kitchen, utility room, well proportioned family bathroom, EPC E
LEYBOURNE ROAD, L25 Semi detached house, lounge to dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom, EPC awaited
ASHBOURNE ROAD, L17 Mid terraced, recently modernised, lounge, dining room through to kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC D
W NE
W NE
W NE
W NE
£149,950
£129,950
£119,950
£115,000
WAVERLEY ROAD, L17 Ground floor apartment, lounge to kitchen, french doors to private garden, two bedrooms, bathroom, EPC D
AVONDALE ROAD, L15 Mid terraced house, lounge & dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, family bathroom, double glazing, EPC F
HASLEMERE ROAD, L25 Mid terraced house, lounge to dining room, attractive conservatory, dining kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC E
WHITNEY ROAD, L25 Mid town house, desirable location, lounge, kitchen, rear hall, ground floor wc, three bedrooms, EPC F W NE
W NE
W NE
W NE
£115,000
£85,000
£76,000
£70,000
BELPER STREET, L19 Mid terraced, spacious lounge & dining area, modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, EPC D
NEWHOUSE ROAD, L15 Mid terraced house, lounge & sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom & wc, gas central heating, EPC E
MINDALE ROAD, L15 Mid terraced house, open plan lounge to dining room, kitchen, bathoom, two bedrooms, EPC D
RATHBONE ROAD, L15 Mid terraced, in need of modernisation, lounge & dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, EPC G
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W NE
W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
£185,000
OIEO £165,000
£155,000
£135,000
CANNING STREET, L8 Duplex apartment, second/third floor, two bedrooms, two reception rooms, EPC TBC
ARMSTRONG QUAY, L3 Duplex penthouse apartment, second and third floor, two bedrooms, dining kitchen, living room, EPC D
SOUTH FERRY QUAY, L3 Second floor apartment, stunning views of the River Mersey, two bedrooms, breakfast/kitchen area, EPC B
ALEXANDRA TOWER, L3 Sixth floor apartment, two double bedrooms, open plan living area/kitchen, DG, modern bathroom, EPC C
W NE
W E NERIC P
W NE
W NE
£129,950
£126,950
£125,000
£125,000
GEM STREET, L5 Modern mid town house, three bedrooms, former show home, living room and dining kitchen, EPC C
CHILLINGHAM STREET, L8 Extended mid terraced house, three bedrooms, through lounge/dining room & kitchen, EPC E
WESTMINSTER CHAMBERS Duplex apartment, ground floor/lower ground floor, two bedrooms, dining kitchen, living room, EPC D
BEDFORD ST SOUTH, L7 Lower ground floor apartment, two double bedrooms, breakfast kitchen, utillity area, EPC E W E NERIC P
W NE
W E NERIC P
W NE
£100,000
£95,000
£95,000
ST ANDREW STREET, L3 Top floor/second floor apartment, two double bedrooms, open plan living/dining room, EPC B
CHANCELLOR COURT, L8 Second floor apartment, two double bedrooms, electric heating, spacious open plan living room/kitchen, EPC D
CHANDLERS WHARF, L1 Third floor apartment, one bedroom, open plan living area, stylish fitted kitchen, balcony, EPC C
BATTENBERG STREET, L7 End terraced, two bedrooms/three letting rooms, modern fitted kitchen, EPC E
£85,000
£74,950
£55,000
£51,950
LYDIA ANN STREET, L1 Second floor apartment, two bedrooms, 75% shared ownership, open plan living room/kitchen, EPC C
FRANCINE CLOSE, L3 Second floor flat, two bedrooms, modern kitchen, bathroom/wc, lounge, canal views, car parking, EPC B
MAKIN STREET, L4 Three bedroom terrace, two reception rooms, modern kitchen, GCH, bathroom, cellar, yard, EPC D
OLNEY STREET, L4 Mid terraced, two bedrooms, living room and dining room, breakfast kitchen, gated rear yard, EPC E
W NE
£119,950
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W NE
W E NERIC P
£435,000
£419,950
£259,950
£215,000
ALDER ROAD, L12 Semi detached residence, five bedrooms with master ensuite, lounge, dining kitchen & rear sitting room, EPC E
HAWTHORN GROVE, L12 Detached house, four bedrooms-master en-suite shower room, ground floor wc, study & utility, EPC D
KNOWSLEY LANE, L34 Detached house, lounge & study, dining kitchen, four bedrooms - two with ensuites, EPC C
AGINCOURT ROAD, L12 Semi detached house, four bedrooms, lounge, dining room, extended kitchen, modern bathroom/wc, EPC E
W E NERIC P
W NE
£160,000
£149,950
£139,950
£134,950
ARGYLE ROAD, L4 Semi detached house, five bedrooms, accommodation over three floors, lounge, rear sitting room, EPC D
LINGMELL ROAD, L12 Extended semi detached house, three bedrooms, open plan dining kitchen, study, lounge, bathroom/wc, EPC E
BRIGADIER DRIVE, L12 End town house, no chain involved, lounge, dining kitchen, three bedroomsmaster en-suite, EPC C
BRIGADIER DRIVE, L12 Mid town house, three bedrooms, ground floo wc, lounge & dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC C
W NE
W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
W NE
£125,000
£124,995
£124,950
CORWEN CRESCENT, L14 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, DG, GCH, EPC D
MOFFATDALE ROAD, L4 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, ground floor wc, lounge & dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC E
ST. ANDREWS AVE, L12 Semi detached house, two bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, shower room/wc, EPC D
CHARLTON ROAD, L13 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge, modern kitchen, ground floor wc, bathroom/wc, EPC D
£122,000
£113,995
£109,995
£109,995
NORRIS GREEN ROAD, L12 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, open plan dining room to kicthen, modern bathroom/wc, EPC D
MARLDON ROAD, L12 Semi detached, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom / w.c., DG, GCH, EPC D
GEMINI DRIVE, L14 Semi detached house, lounge, dining kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom/wc, DG, GCH, EPC C
QUEENS DRIVE, L4 End terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge & dining room, cloaks/wc, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC D
W NE
W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
£127,500
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W NE
W NE
W NE
£109,950
£96,950
£89,995
£75,000
GREEN LANE, L13 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, lounge/dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, DG, GCH, EPC C
CORAL AVENUE, L36 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining kitchen, bathroom/wc, DG, GCH, EPC D
ALTON ROAD, L6 Semi detached property, two reception rooms, three bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, yard, EPC D
AMPULLA ROAD, L11 Terraced house, four bedrooms, dining room, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC awaited W E NERIC P
W NE
W NE
W E NERIC P
£74,995
£70,000
£69,995
SWINBROOK GREEN, L11 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, DG, GCH, EPC E
MARLED HEY, L28 Terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed windows, EPC C
LORDENS ROAD, L14 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, ground floor wc, bathroom/wc, EPC awaited
ELLENCLIFF DRIVE, L6 Ground floor apartment, two bedrooms, open plan lounge/kitchen, en-suite shower room, EPC C
£65,000
£65,000
£64,995
£64,950
IVY LEIGH, L13 Terraced house, three bedrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC awaited
TILSTON ROAD, L9 Terraced house, two bedrooms, lounge & dining room, kitchen, shower/wc, GCH, DG, EPC D
BERYL WALK, L10 Terraced house, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, shower room/wc, double glazed windows, EPC E
QUEENS ROAD, L34 Mid terraced house, three bedrooms, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, anti-space, EPC D
W NE
W E NERIC P
£74,995
W E NERIC P
W E NERIC P
W NE
£59,950
£57,000
£49,995
£49,950
FIELDTON ROAD, L11 Mid terraced town house, three bedrooms, ground floor shower/wc, lounge & sitting room, kitchen, EPC D
MONTGOMERY WAY, L6 Self contained apartment, one bedroom, first floor apartment, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, EPC C
STEERS CROFT, L28 Terraced house, two bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, bathroom/wc, double glazed, gas central heating, EPC D
ORPHAN DRIVE, L6 Well presented apartment, ground floor, entrance hall, one bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom, EPC C
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£1,400pcm
£950pcm
£850pcm
£775pcm
YEWTREE ROAD, L18 Detached house, enclosed porch, reception hall, lounge, dining room, four bedrooms, conservatory, gardens
MOSSLEY HILL DRIVE, L17 Luxury apartment, unfurnished, two bedrooms, master with en-suite, parking space, GCH, DG, EPC C
QUEENS DRIVE, L18 Semi detached house, three bedrooms, front and rear gardens, unfurnished, rear extention, GCH, DG, EPC F
COUNTESS PARK, L11 Modern detached house, four bedrooms, fully fitted kitchen, large conservatory, GCH, DG, EPC D
£750pcm
£750pcm
HOLDSWORTH DRIVE, L7 Town house, fully furnished, three double bedrooms, master bathroom, fitted kitchen, dining room, EPC D
THE ANCHORAGE, L3 Ground floor apartment, two bedrooms, open plan living area, modern bathroom, wifi included, EPC D
£675pcm
£550pcm
ROYAL QUAY, L3 Two double bedrooms, fully furnished, parking, waterfront development, modern kitchen, lounge, EPC B
FELTWOOD WALK, L12 End town house, three bedrooms, through lounge, gch, dg, rear garden, unfurnished, EPC D
£525pcm
£525pcm
£515pcm
£325pcm
WOOLFALL HEATH AV, L36 Three bedrooms, ground floor, unfurnished , open plan lounge, fully integrated kitchen, EPC D
CROWN STREET, L7 Two bedroom apartment, second floor, furnished, allocated parking, open plan living area, EPC C
CATHARINE STREET, L8 One bedroom apartment, ground floor, Georgian Quarter, parking available, lounge, bathroom
SUBURBAN ROAD, L6 First floor flat, one bedroom, unfurnished, living room, kitchen, shower room/w.c, electric heating, EPC D
SUTTON
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Auctions 0151 207 6315 www.suttonkersh.co.uk/auctions-property/
Major property auction: 92 lots
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE AND VENUE
3 June | 12 noon | Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock, Liverpool L3 0AN Vacant Residential £40,000-£45,000* £40,000+*
3
22 Hey Park, Huyton L36 6HR
7
12 Askew Street L4 5XD
8
Apt 10, Wallace Court, Wallace Drive/Longview, £45,000+* £90,000+*
Huyton L36 1SY 11 142 Moscow Drive L13 7DL
5
39 Ennismore Road, Old Swan L13 2AR
£50,000+*
6
2 Gorst Street L4 0SB
10 33 Harrow Road L4 2TH
£30,000-£35,000* £40,000-£45,000*
12 1a Wrenbury Street L7 2PU
£20,000-£25,000* 82 20 Balliol Road, Bootle L20 3AB
£165,000+*
£175,000-£200,000* £55,000+*
87 51 Eastbourne Road L9 0JE
SOLD PRIOR
90 10 Greenfield Road L13 3BN
SOLD PRIOR
92 34 Elm Drive, Seaforth L21 4NA
SOLD PRIOR
14 71a & 75a Borough Road, Wallasey, CH44 6NB
17 127/127a Knowsley Road, Bootle,L20 4NJ £45,000+*
15 3 Critchley Road, Speke L24 7RN
£40,000-£45,000* £100,000+*
16 25 Blessington Road L4 0RZ 19 Flats 1-3, 450 Mill Street L8 4RG
£30,000+* £70,000+*
£40,000-£45,000* £45,000-£50,000*
25 38 Acanthus Road L13 3DX
£75,000+*
23 196 Bedford Road, Bootle L20 2DT 28 7 Stopgate Lane, Walton L9 6AN
£60,000+*
32 21 Acanthus Road L13 3DX
£65,000-£70,000* £50,000+*
27 48 Andrew Road L4 2RJ
33 39 Talton Road L15 0HS 37 9 Withnell Close, Old Swan L13 4DD
£90,000+*
30 25 Suffield Road L4 1UL
£35,000-£40,000* £40,000+*
42 38 Ventnor Road, Wavertree L15 4JF
£185,000+* £35,000+*
34 134 Queens Drive, Walton L4 6XD
£90,000+*
35 4 Myrtle Street L7 7DP 36 11 Dentwood Street L8 9SR
£400,000+* £50,000+*
39 2 Penshaw Close L14 8YN
£55,000+*
Commercial Investment
40 21 Falkner Square L8 7NY
£450,000+* £50,000+*
9
20 1 Chepstow Street L4 3RE 21 180 Walton Village L4 6TW 22 75 Rector Road L6 0BY
44 33 Rossini Street, Litherland L21 4NS
18 48 Hoylake Road, Birkenhead CH41 7BY £60,000+*
26 123-125 Grange Road West,
29 28 St. Andrew Road L4 2RJ
59 Cadet House, 380 High Street, Connah’s Quay CH5 4DR £35,000-£40,000* 69 51a Ormskirk Street, St. Helens,WA10 2SY £100,000+* 73 Lee House, 17 Juniper Street L20 8EL £135,000+* 84 15/17 Townsend Lane, Anfield L6 0AX 89 1a Chapel Avenue, Walton Vale L9 2BY
51-53 Breck Road, Anfield L4 2QS
51 16 Cunard Road, Litherland L21 8NA
£65,000+*
52 96 Arthur Street, Birkenhead CH41 4JB
£30,000-£35,000* £50,000+*
41 17 Cross Street, Prescot L34 6JE 45 6 Richmond Terrace L6 5EA
£40,000-£45,000* £135,000+*
24 96 Wood Street L1 4DQ
57 7 Station Road, Prescot L34 5SN
£35,000-£40,000* £50,000+*
46 12 Edenfield Crescent L36 6DS
£110,000+*
67 172 Smithdown Road/
58 48 Shelley Street, Bootle L20 4LQ
£30,000+*
48 11 Collin Road, Prenton CH43 7SR
£45,000-£50,000*
60 36/38 Island Road, Garston L19 6PA
49 53 Royal Quay, Block 13,
70 34 Sunbourne Road, Aigburth L17 7BL
£275,000+* £100,000+*
71 90 Bardsay Road, Liverpool L4 5SQ
£50,000+*
54 90 Arthur Street, Birkenhead CH41 4JB
78 117 Great Mersey Street L5 2PL
55 32 Byron Street, Bootle L20 4RH
79 55 Wordsworth Street, Bootle L20 4JN
£160,000-£175,000* £25,000-£30,000*
81 32 Randolph Street L4 0SA
£35,000-£40,000*
68 86 Cambridge Road, Seaforth L21 1EZ
£95,000+* £60,000+*
72 21 Greenfield Road L13 3BN
SOLD PRIOR
53 14 Albert Road, Tuebrook L13 8DZ 56 22 Esmond Street L6 5AZ
43 22 Herrick Street L13 2AG
£75,000+*
66 143 Queens Drive, Walton L4 6SG
74 Apartment 37, Focus Building,
85 67 New Ferry Road, Wirral CH62 1BH
£40,000-£45,000* £50,000+*
86 45 Russian Drive L13 7BT
£100,000+*
75 Apartment 38, Focus Building,
91 21 Eton Street L4 4DN
£35,000-£40,000*
Cheshire WA7 5BY
2
47 Arundel Avenue, Sefton Park L17 3BY £175,000+* 2 Broadbelt Street L4 5QL £46,000+*
4
122 Moscow Drive L13 7DQ
1
£90,000+*
31 9 Townsend Lane, Anfield L6 0AX 1 & 1a Rossett Avenue L15 3JR
£100,000+* £85,000+* £300,000-£350,000* £60,000+* £290,000+*
£80,000+*
17 Standish Street L3 2BD
£80,000+*
17 Standish Street L3 2BD
£80,000+*
17 Standish Street L3 2BD
£90,000+*
Waterloo L22 9QE
£30,000-£35,000* £40,000-£45,000*
76 Apartment 41, Focus Building,
Residential Investment
13 227/227a Kensington L7 2RF
£30,000+* £50,000+*
88 129/129a St. Johns Road,
Kings Dock L3 4EU
83 1 Chaucer Street, Runcorn,
£15,000-£20,000*
38 55 Ottley Street L6 3AL
£250,000+* £35,000+*
Prenton, CH43 4XB
47 Apt 23, Mayfair Court, Prenton CH43 5XP £60,000+* 50 14 Galloway Street L7 6PD £35,000+*
Vacant Commercial
Land 61 Plot 21 Land At Summerfields, Esless Park, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EU
Nil Reserve
62 Plot 22 Land At Summerfields, Esless Park, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EU
Nil Reserve
63 Plot 23 Land At Summerfields, Esless Park, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EU
Nil Reserve
64 Plot 24 Land At Summerfields, Esless Park, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EU
Nil Reserve
65 Plot 25 Land At Summerfields, Esless Park, Rhostyllen, Wrexham LL14 4EU
77 Apartment 42, Focus Building,
Nil Reserve
£80,000+* £75,000+*
17 Standish Street L3 2BD 80 149 Moscow Drive L13 7DL
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www.abode-group.co.uk
news
issue 13 / May 2015
Our 2 awards
Abode has a record April! What a month we’ve had. We put over 100 new properties on the market in April and sold over 70 houses. We registered more buyers than ever before and there were more mortgages written in April than any other month this year. More and more customers are switching to Abode because they are fed up with the service they’ve been getting from their existing agent. The fact we are winning awards for our service means we are an obvious choice for customers. Now is the time to sell your home. Abode will get you best price, and offers more advertising than any other agent.
For a free valuation call us on 0151 601 3003
In all their glory at our awards party. Both received for customer service and both fully deserved!
What a night for us, we did the double
In all seriousness to win Best Estate Agency for Customer Service and Best Lettings Agency for Customer Service in my home city within 3 years of starting this business is phenomenal. We are chuffed. People thought I was slightly mad to open an estate agents in the middle of a recession but I knew what we had to do to be the best, and now our hard work and endeavour has got us there. The award is a
reflection of our ambition to be different to all other agents. This was an ambition of mine and was born out of frustration. The frustration of a property developer and landlord, who regularly used estate agents and wasn’t happy with service I was getting. So much so, I knew I could do it better and decided to open my own Estate Agents. Knowing and understanding what customers want is fundamental to where we are today. I want to thank all of our customers, for initially daring to choose a different agent with a different approach, and a special mention for all those who’ve recommended us to their friends and family. I also want to say a big thank you to all our staff, both past and present, from our apprentices to our management team, you’ve all contributed in your own way and we are extremely grateful.
David Burns | Owner, Abode
open 7 days a week finding houses, delivering homes
Allerton: 0151 601 3003 Crosby: 0151 909 3003
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King Street L22
£750pcm
• Three bedroom • One family Bathroom • Large Rear Yard • Two reception rooms • Modern Kitchen
The Decks Runcorn WA7
£550pcm
• Two bedroomed Apartment • Furnished • Two Bathroom
Peel House L21
£495pcm
• Two bedrooms L• ounge • Kitchen • Bathroom • En suite
Standale Road, Wavertree, L15
Edinburgh Road L37
£525pcm
• Two Bedroom Apartment • Good Sized Living Area • Unfurnished • Viewings Recommended • Please Visit Our Website For Agent Fees
£475pcm
• Two Bedroom Terrace • Unfurnished • Fitted Wardrobes • Open Plan Living & Dining Area • Fitted Bathroom
Upper Stanhope Street, Toxteth, L8
£395- £420pcm
• Studio Duplex Flat (4 Available) • Separate Living/Sleeping Area • Kitchen With Appliances • Available Now • Electric Heating
NEW TO THE MARKET
Moor Lane L23
£1250pcm
£950pcm
• Family Home • Four Bedroom • Two Reception Rooms • Large Kitchen Dinner • Part Furnished
• Unfurnished • Four Bedroom Semi detached • Family Home • Off Road Parking to the Rear • Refurnished to a high standard • Available to Let Now
open 7 days a week finding houses, delivering homes
Park View L23
Allerton: 0151 601 3003 Crosby: 0151 909 3003
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W NE
Rockbourne Road, Woolton, L25
£475,000
• Four Bedroom Extended Detached • Lounge Over Looking Rear Garden • Dining Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Mather Avenue, Mossley Hill, L18
Offers Over £450,000
• Four Bedroom Detached Property • Good Size Lounge • Dining Room • Modern Kitchen
W NE ICE PR
Farthing Close, Woolton, L25
Stonehouse Mews, Calderstones, L18
OIRO £449,950
• Three Bedroom detached Bungalow • Private Gated Cul-de-sac • Opposite Calderstones Park • Large Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room
W NE
Offers Over £400,000
Appletree Close, Allerton, L18
£385,000
• Five Bedroom Extended Detached • Extended and Open Plan to Rear • Good Size Modern Kitchen • Ground Floor WC
• Six Bedroom Double Fronted Detached • Four Reception Rooms • Kitchen and Utility Room • Five Bedrooms to First Floor
St Marys Road, Huyton, L36
Offers Over £380,000
• Four Bedroom Detached Bungalow • Immaculate Throughout • Large Open Plan Lounge and Dining Room • En suite to Master Bedroom with Conservatory
W NE ICE PR
Glenville Close, Woolton, L25
Offers Over £380,000
• Three Bedroom Detached • Former Four Bedroom • Large Extended Lounge • Three Reception Rooms
Howard Drive, Cressington, L19 • Six Bedroom Detached • Character Victorian Villa • Two Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen/Diner
Wheatcroft, Mossley Hill, L18
£325,000
North Sudley Road, Aigburth, L17 • Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After South Liverpool Location • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Property • Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room
open 7 days a week finding houses, delivering homes
£375,000
• Four Bedroom including Ground Floor Bedroom • Extended to Ground Floor • Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room/Kitchen • Front Lounge
Church Road, Roby, L36
Offers Over £350,000
• Six Bedroom Character Farmhouse • Spacious Accommodation • Large Mature Gardens • Modern Kitchen
Offers Over £325,000
Hightor Road, Woolton, L25
£320,000
• Four Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Extended Sitting Room • Morning Room • Extended Kitchen
Allerton: 0151 601 3003
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Kirkmaiden Road, West Allerton, L19
Offers Over £300,000
• Extended Four Bedroom Semi Detached • Extended Rear Sitting Room • Extended Modern Kitchen • Bay Fronted Lounge
Greenhill Road, Mossley Hill, L18
£275,000
• Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Art Deco Style • Good Size Reception Rooms • Open Plan Conservatory
W NE
Aigburth Road, Aigburth, L17
£270,000
Booker Avenue, Mossley Hill, L18
£259,950
• Three Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Extended Lounge/Dining Room • Front Sitting Room • Gardens Front and Rear
Park Avenue, Mossley Hill, L18
£220,000
• Secure gated courtyard with private parking • No management company fees • Walking distance of Sefton Park • Nearby Mossley Hill Station, Rose Lane and Lark Lane
W NE
W NE
Offers Over £190,000
• Two Bedroom Detached Bungalow • Lounge/Dining Room • Modern Kitchen • Modern Bathroom
Surby Close, Childwall, L16
OIRO £180,000
• Two Bedroom Detached Bungalow • Lounge/Dining Room • Good Size Bedrooms • Well Maintained Gardens
W NE ICE PR
Bowden Road, Garston, L19
Offers Over £275,000
W NE
• Three Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Immaculate Throughout • Popular Location • Viewing Highly Recommended
Herdman Close, Woolton, L25
North Barcombe Road, Childwall, L16 • Four Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Three Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Rooms • Good Size Rear Garden
Offers Over £170,000
Christopher Way, Childwall, L16 • Three Bedroom Semi Detached • Extended Kitchen/Diner • Good Size Lounge • Gardens Front and Rear
open 7 days a week finding houses, delivering homes
Offers Over £180,000
W NE
W NE
• Five Bedroom Semi Detached • Double Fronted • Three Reception Rooms • Modern Kitchen
Hereford Road, Wavertree, L15 • Four Bedroom Terrace • Lounge • Sitting Room Open to Dining Room • Good Size Rooms Throughout
Offers Over £160,000
Coventry Road, Wavertree, L15
Offers Over £155,000
• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After South Liverpool Location • Three Bedroom Character Terrace • Two Spacious Reception Rooms
Allerton: 0151 601 3003
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LD SO
Spinney Crescent, Blundellsands, L23
Offers over £575,000
• NO CHAIN • Five Double Bedrooms • Magnificent Conservatory • Modern Kitchen
Park Avenue, Crosby, L23
Offers over £400,000
• Detached • Five Bedrooms • Four Receptions • Sun Room & Games Room
Offers over £470,000
Chesterfield Road, Crosby, L23
College Road North, Blundellsands, L23
£265,000
Manor Road, Crosby, L23
£280,000 Offers considered
Offers over £215,000
The Northern Road, Crosby, L23
Offers over £250,000
Park Avenue, Crosby, L23
Offers over £280,000
Mornington Avenue, Crosby, L23
Offers over £225,000
• STUNNINGLY RENOVATED THROUGHOUT • Extended Three Bedroom Semi-Detached • Highly Sought After Crosby Location • Two Spacious Reception Rooms
Offers over £210,000
• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L23 Location • Three Bedroom + Loft Room Extended Semi-Detached • Two Spacious Reception Rooms
open 7 days a week finding houses, delivering homes
£450,000
• NO CHAIN • Three bedrooms • Detached • Garage
• NO CHAIN • Four bedrooms • Two receptions • Morning room
• Victorian Character property • Six bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Three receptions
Admirals Quay, Blundellsands, L23 • NO CHAIN • Spectacular views over River Mersey & Welsh Hills T• wo double bedrooms • Modern kitchen and bathrooms
• Four bedroom semi-detached house. • Recently upgraded. • Modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. • Modern family bathroom
• Two Double Bedrooms • Beautifully presented • Modernised throughout • Close to local amenities
Galloway Road, Waterloo, L22
Roehampton Drive, Blundellsands, L23 • Four Double Bedrooms • Three receptions • Modern kitchen and bathroom • Substantial gardens (approx. 0.3 of an acre)
Scape Lane, Crosby, L23
Offers over £195,000
• Double Fronted Semi-Detached Home • Four Bedrooms • Two Reception Rooms and Conservatory • Kitchen and Utility Room
Crosby: 0151 909 3003
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St Lukes Road, Crosby, L23
£190,000
• Detached • Four bedrooms • Sat within the heart of Crosby village • Two receptions
Courtenay Avenue, Waterloo, L22
Offers over £170,000
• Superbly Presented Throughout • Highly Sought After L22 Location • Three Bedroom Semi-Detached • Through Lounge/Dining Room
Handfield Road, Waterloo, L22
Offers over £165,000
• Four bedrooms • Contemporary kitchen and bathroom • Close to all amenities • Two receptions
LD SO
Vogan Avenue, Crosby, L23
Offers over £160,000
Halifax Crescent, Thornton, L23
Offers over £150,000
• NO CHAIN • Family home • Three bedrooms • Lounge
• NO CHAIN • Three Bedrooms • Quiet Location • Viewing Highly Recommended
Hawkshead Drive, Litherland, L21
Offers over £145,000
• Three bedrooms • Garden • Detached garage • Beautifully presented
LD SO
Cambridge Avenue, Litherland, L21
Offers over £135,000
• Three good sized bedrooms • Character property • Lounge • Dining/family room
Buckingham Close, Netherton, L30 • NO CHAIN • Quiet location • Three good sized bedrooms • Spacious accommodation
Waterloo Road, Waterloo, L22
£85,000
Norton Street, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 • Well presented Victorian terrace • Three bedrooms • Two receptions • Kitchen
open 7 days a week finding houses, delivering homes
Offers over £100,000
Willowdale Road, Walton, L9
Offers over £90,000
• NO CHAIN • All amenities within walking distance • Three good sized bedrooms • Lounge
• Ground floor flat • Large private courtyard • Modern kitchen • Contemporary bathroom
Offers over £65,000
Weaver Street, Walton, L9 • NO CHAIN • Ideal for investors • Fully refurbished • Two double bedrooms
Crosby: 0151 909 3003
£60,000
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sales and lettings W NE
W NE
£164,950
£105,000
Trafalgar Warehouse, Lord Nelson St, L3
Manhattan Place, Duke St, L1
• Two Bedrooms • Third Floor • Open Plan Kitchen /Living
• 2nd Floor Apt • Open Plan Living , Balcony • Modern Kitchen, Popular Location
• Parking & Prime Central Location • Early Viewing is Essential • EPC F
LD SO STC
LD SO STC
LD SO STC £124,950
£129,950
• Parking Available-Additional Cost • Viewing Essential • EPC C
£115,000
OIRO £92,000
Waterloo Quay, Docklands, L3
Cable House, City Centre, L2
Snowdon Lane, Vauxhall, L5
The Reach, Leeds Street, L3
• Ground Floor Apt • 2 Double Bedrooms • River Facing Views • Allocated Parking, EPC D
• 3rd Floor Apt • Spacious Open Plan Living • Double Bedroom & Dressing Area • Under Ground Secure Parking, EPC D
• 2 Bed Mid Town House • Lounge & Conservatory • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • Driveway & Garden, EPC D
• 2nd Floor Apt, One Bedroom • Tastefully Modernised • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • NO CHAIN, EPC B
W NE ICE PR
W NE ICE PR
W NE ICE PR
£90,000
£87,500
£80,000
£55,000
Rainford Gardens, Baker House, L2
Regency Chambers, Temple St, L2
Drake Crescent, Fazakerley, L10
The Chapel, Crosshall Street, L1
• 3rd Floor Apartment • Spacious Open Plan Living • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • One Bedroom, EPC D
• 3rd Floor Apt • Open Plan Living Area • Mezzanine Bedroom • EPC C
• 2 Bedroom End Terrace • Spacious Corner Plot • Modern Kitchen & Bathroom • DBG & GCH, EPC C
• Student Accommodation • Central Location to Universities • Ideal for Investors • EPC C
£650pcm
W NE ICE PR
W NE
W NE
W NE ICE PR
£750pcm
£650pcm
£525pcm
South Ferry Quay, Docklands, L3
Manolis Yard, City Centre, L3
The Reach, City Centre, L3
Croxteth Road, South Liverpool, L8
• Duplex top floor apartment • Two Bedrooms, Master Bed has En-Suite • DBG & GCH • Secure Parking, EPC C
• Fifth floor Two bed apartment • Furnished, Timber decked terrace • Popular location, EPC E • Close to all transport links
• Two Bedroom Apartments • First Floor/Fourth Floor • Furnished & unfurnished • Very popular location, EPC D
• Two bedroom apartment • Top floor, Unfurnished • Short walk from Sefton Park • Secure intercom system, EPC D
City Centre: 0151 330 5333 Visit our award winning website
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sales and lettings W NE
W NE
£149,950
OIEO £140,000 Russian Drive, Old Swan, L13
Marlowe Drive, West Derby, L12 • Beautiful modern semi detached • Two reception rooms • Three bedrooms - master with en-suite • Gas central heating
• Double glazed • Gardens front and rear • Off road parking • EPC D
• Mid terraced double fronted property • Two reception rooms • Fitted dining kitchen • Cellar
£69,950
£115,000
£124,950
W NE
W NE ICE PR
W NE
£139,950
• Four bedrooms • GCH and majority double glazed • Rear Garden and off road parking • EPC D
Aberdale Road, Old Swan, L13
Russian Drive, Old Swan, L13
Rockhouse Street, Tuebrook
• 3 Bed Traditional semi-detached home • Two reception rooms / Additional study • GCH & Double glazed • Gardens front and rear / EPC D
• 3 Bed Beautiful mid-town house • Two reception rooms Modern kitchen • GCH & Double glazed / Rear garden • EPC E
• 5 Bedroom Period Mid Terrace • Many original features • Three reception rooms/ Two bathrooms • NO CHAIN / EPC E
• 2 bedroom mid terraced home • Contemporary modern fitted kitchen • Four piece bathroom suite • GCH /Double glazed / EPC TBC
SOLD SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED
SOLD SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED
SOLD SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED
SOLD SIMILAR PROPERTIES REQUIRED
£169,950
£132,950
£80,000
W NE
W NE
Glentrees Road, West Derby, L12
OIEO £72,500
Livingstone Drive, Aigburth, L17
Lentworth Court, Aigburth, L17
Adelaide Rd, Kensington Fields, L7
Romer Road, Kensington, L7
• 3 Bed lower ground floor apartment • GCH & Double Glazed • Close to Lark Lane • NO CHAIN / EPC C
• 2 Bed Purpose built spacious apartment • Reception/Dining Room • Fitted Contemporary Kitchen • Allocated parking bay /EPC B
• 3 Bed End terraced property • Excellent for university's and hospital • Part Double glazed / Cellar • NO CHAIN / EPC E
• 3 Bed Mid terrace property • Through reception room • GCH & Double glazed • Rear yard EPC D
W NE ICE PR
£725pcm
W NE
W NE
W NE
£1050pcm
£550pcm
£425pcm
Claremont House, West Derby, L12
Gladeville Road, Aigburth, L17
Guelph Street, Kensington, L7
Parton Street, Kensington, L7
• 2 Bed Duplex apartment in converted mansion • En-Suite shower room /Fitted kitchen • GCH & Double Glazing / EPC C • Remote control gates / Gardens
• 2 bedroom mid terrace • GCH / High spec throughout • Excellent location / Available Mid June • EPC E
• Traditional 2 bedroom terrace • 2 Reception rooms • Gas Central Heating / Double Glazing • Ideally located, EPC D
• 2 Bed Mid Terrace property • Open plan reception/kitchen • Gas Central Heating & Double Glazed • Ready for occupation / EPC D
Old Swan: 0151 330 5350 Visit our award winning website
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sales and lettings W NE ICE PR
£164,950
£199,999
Blundell Road, Whiston, L35
Foxwood, Rainhill, WA9
• Modern 3 Bedroom Detached House • En-suite Shower Room • Utility Room
• 3 Bedroom Extended Semi Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Modern Fitted Kitchen
• Detached Garage • Viewing Essential • EPC C
• Front and Rear Gardens • Viewing Essential • EPC D
W NE ICE PR
W NE £125,000
£209,950
£350,000
£112,000
Huyton Hall Crescent, Huyton, L36
Danby Fold, Rainhill, L35
Knowsley Lane, Knowsley Village, L34
Horwood Avenue, Rainhillm L35
• Four Bedroom Character Town House • Balcony to Second Floor • Secured Gated • EPC D
• 3 Bedroom Detached • Two Reception Rooms • Detached Garage • EPC D
• 3 Bedroom Semi Detached • Through Lounge/Diner • Outhouse and Detached Garage • EPC E
• Two bedroom End Terrace House • Fully Modernised • Conservatory • EPC D
W NE
W NE
W NE
W NE ICE PR
£104,950
£109,950
£64,950
£99,950
Poets Green, Whiston, L35
Warrington Road, Prescot, L35
Devon Way, Huyton, L36
Hazel Road, Huyton, L3
• 2 Bedroom Semi Detached • 2 Reception Rooms • GCH, DG, No Chain • EPC D
• 3 Bedroom End Terrace House • Two Reception Rooms • GCH DG • EPC E
• Three Bedroom Mid Terrace House • Modernised Throughout • DG GCH • EPC TBC
• 3 Bedroom End Terrace • Fitted Kitchen • Through Lounge • EPC TBC
£500pcm
W NE
£525pcm
W NE
W NE
W NE
£775pcm
£425pcm
Fletcher Avenuem Prescotm L34
College Fields, Cronton, WA8
Paradise Lane, Whiston, L35
Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34
3 Bedroom Detached House Spacious Living Area Conservatory Unfurnished EPC E
• Two Bedroom Apartment • En-suite to Master Bedroom • Allocated Parking Unfurnished • EPC C
• 2 Bedroom Mid Terrace House • Spacious Dining Kitchen • GCH DG Unfurnished • EPC C
• 2 Bedroom Spacious Apartment • Fitted Kitchen • Town Centre Location Unfurnished • EPC E
Prescot: 0151 292 8880 Visit our award winning website
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THE WORD ON THE STREET Call us today for A FREE up-to-date market appriasal of your property City Centre Office
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SALES
LETTINGS
STUDENT
£114,950
£185,000
Pall Mall
South Ferry Quay We are pleased to offer this two bedroom apartment located on Pall Mall which offers two double bedrooms, generous living space and a balcony.
Two Bedroom Apartment City Centre Location Balcony EPC - C
£89,950
Three Bedroom Apartment River Views from All Rooms Secure Allocated Parking Immaculately Presented
£95,000
We are pleased to offer this stunning THREE bedroom apartment on South Ferry Island which has some of the most fantastic river views we have ever encountered.
£99,950
£125,000
Chancellor Court
Jenkinsons Warehouse
The Symphony
One Park West
Two Bedroom Apartment Adjacent to Women's Hospital Open Plan Living/Dining Room EPC - C
One Bedroom Apartment No Chain Involved Viewing Essential EPC - C
One Bedroom Apartment Georgian Quarter Location Listed Building EPC - B
One Bedroom Apartment Excellent Location No Chain EPC - B
£129,950
£134,950
£139,950
£143,000
South Albert Road
X Building
The Albany
Hatton Gardens
Two Bedroom Apartment Close to Sefton Park Allocated Parking Good transport links to City
Two Bedroom Apartment Secure Allocated Car Parking Newly Fitted Carpets EPC - C
Two Bedroom Duplex Apartment En-Suite Shower Room City Centre Location EPC - D
Two Bedroom Apartment Modern Kitchen & Bathrooms Guaranteed Rental Income Serviced Apartment
78 Princes Dock
Quebec Quay
Cornwallis Court
Philharmonic Rise
City Residential are now in receipt of an offer for the sum of £140,000 for 78 Princes Dock, Liverpool, L3 1DJ. Anyone wishing to place an offer on the property should contact City Residential, 81-87 Victoria Street, Liverpool, L1 6DG, 0151 231 6100 before exchange of contracts.
Stunning Two Bedroom Apartment En-Suite Shower Room Secure Allocated Parking EPC - B
Three Bedroom Apartment Secure Allocated Parking Two Balconies EPC - F
Stunning Four Bedroom Townhouse Georgian Quarter Location Five Bathrooms Secure Allocated Car Parking
£175,000
£225,000
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£585,000
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STUDENT
£875pcm
South Ferry Quay
£1,200pcm
Cornhill
Three Bedroom Apartment Fully Furnished Two Bathrooms Allocated Parking
Spacious three bedroom apartment located on South ferry Quay. Ideal location based in Liverpool’s Marina, it’s just a short walk to Albert Dock and Liverpool City Centre.
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Stunning three bedroom duplex apartment. All bedrooms are double bedrooms and the property comprises of a main bathroom, an en suite bathroom and a small bathroom.
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The Reach
Sir Thomas Street
Renaissance Building
City Quay
One Bedroom Fully Furnished Available now
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One Bedroom Duplex Fully Furnished Central Location
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£700pcm
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Chandlers Wharf
Waterloo Warehouse
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Sales Unity Building, L3 Reduced To £172,500
Unity Building, L3 Reduced To £120,000
• Three Bedroom Apartment • Open Plan Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • Two Bath/Shower Rooms • Residents Gym • 24hr Concierge • Balcony • Secure Parking • EPC D
Grasmere Street, L5 £55,000 • Three Bedrooms • Through Lounge/ Dining room • Fitted Kitchen • Double Glazed Windows • Central Heating • Rear Yard • EPC E
North Road, L19 £500,000 Offers Over
• Six Bedrooms • Three Reception Rooms • Fitted Kitchen Utility Room • Downstairs Shower Room • Double Garage, Gardens, EPC D
• Fifth Floor Apartment • Double Bedroom • Spacious Lounge • Fitted Kitchen • 24Hr Concierge • Residents Gym, EPC C City Lofts, L3 £239,950
• Two Bedroom Luxury Apartment • Open Plan Lounge, Fitted Kitchen • Two Bath/Shower Rooms • Secure Parking, Amazing Views • EPC C
Beetham Plaza, L2 £209,950
Freehold Street, L7 Reduced To £49,950
• Third Floor Apartment • Spacious Lounge, Fitted Kitchen • Two Double Bedrooms • Two Bath/Shower Rooms • Secure Parking, EPC C
• Mid Town Hous • Lounge, Fitted Kitchen • Two Bedrooms, Bathroom • Off Road Parking • EPC Rating D
Falkner Square, L8 £169,000
Hatton Garden, L3 £165,000
Argyle Street, L1 £115,000
Ancaster Road, L17 £79,950
• Grade II Listed Building • Ground Floor Duplex Apartment • Spacious Lounge Fitted Kitchen • Bedroom, Designer Bathroom • Patio Area, Parking, EPC D
• Two Bedroom • Duplex Apartment • En Suite Shower Room • Open Plan Living • Secure Parking, EPC E
• One Bedroom • Penthouse Apartment • Spacious Lounge Fitted Kitchen • Bathroom Balcony • Viewing essential, EPC D
• Upper Floor Apartment • Double Bedrooms • Plus Study Area • Open Plan Lounge/ Kitchen • No Chain, EPC C
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Lettings Alexandra Tower, L3 £850 pcm
The Spectrum Building, L1 £750 pcm
Kings Dock, L1 £695 pcm
• 2 Bedroom Apartment • Stunning Views over Mersey • Fully Integrated Kitchen • Fully Furnished En-suite to Master • Open Plan Living
• Close To Liverpool One • Selection Of Two Bedroom Aparts • Open Plan Lounge, Fitted Kitchen • Two Double Bedrooms • Recently Refurbished, Parking
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Rumford Place, L3 £650 pcm
Jenkinsons Warehouse, L3 £650 pcm
Park Lane Plaza, L1 £600 pcm
The Spectrum Building, L1 £595 pcm
• Close to Liverpool One • Contemporary Kitchen • Modern Bathroom • Double Balcony Un-furnished • Secure Parking
• Recently Refurbished • One Bedroom Apartments • First Floor Fitted Kitchen • Balcony • Close to Liverpool University
• Second Floor Apartment • Private Balcony • Double Bedroom • Contemporary Bathroom
Unity Building, L3 £1,100 pcm • Stunning Duplex Apartment • 12th & 13th Floor • River Views • On Site Residents Gym • 24 Hour Concierge • Two double Bedrooms • Fully Furnished • Secure Allocated Parking • Modern Kitchen With Integrated Appliances • Open Plan Living
• Business District Location • One Bedroom Fully Furnished • First Floor Accommodation • Converted Warehouse • Stylish, Well Appointed Bathroom
Cinnamon Buildings, L1 £675 pcm
• Fully Furnished Apartment • Two Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Kitchen • Modern Bathroom • Ideal For University Life
Unity Building, L3 Reduced To £895 pcm
Unity Building, L3 £925 pcm • Two Bedroom • 7th Floor • Duplex Apartment • Bathroom • Shower Room • Fitted Kitchen • Fabulous Iconic Building • Concierge • Residents Gym • Within Financial District
• Tenth Floor, 2 Bedroom • Furnished, Duplex Mezzanine Style • Separate Lounge and Breakfast Kitchen • 24 Hour Concierge • Complimentary Gym and Open Air Courtyard • Furnished Parking
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Ellerman Road £165,000 LOOK NO FURTHER THIS IS THE HOME FOR YOU! TREAT YOURSELF to this totally tasty third floor apartment. Buff internals with bright, open plan reception and kitchen. Find it in an extremely pretty location close to the waterfront. EPC Await
L3
Bixteth Street £155,000 Tucked away in the heart of the city is this hedden gem having two double bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room, and an allocated parking EPC Grade = B
L6
L3
L1
L3
Henry Street £125, 000 Secure underground parking with this property. A convenient, well planned two bedroom apartment located on the first floor of this award winning development by Braidwater within the heart of The Ropewalks. EPC Grade = B
L7
Ellerman Road £180,000 Wow! These do not come up very often. To have terraces to the front and rear is a huge bonus. The views are amazing and the space generous. You need to come and view this property.EPC Grade = B
L1
Botanic Place £60, 000 This two bedroom terraced property has been well maintained and is an ideal investment property or property for a First Time Buyer. EPC Grade = E
Strand Street £100, 000 Tastefully presented and perfectly positioned. If you are simply looking for a lock up and go or to get on the property ladder then this is for you. EPC Grade = B
L3
L17
Prince Edwin Street £100,000 Great as a first home or a investment. Comes with off road parking and a garage as well as a decent garden. EPC Grade D.
L3 EW E N RIC P
The Collegiate £110,000 This property definitely has the WOW factor. A fantastic example of a modern 'Urban Splash' development within the Grade II former Liverpool Collegiate Institute school
L1
The Reach £650pcm • 2 bedrooms • Furnished • Available Mid May • Popular development
Mann Island £125,000 This modern one bedroom apartment offers superb views of the Albert Dock and the River Mersey. Located on the second floor. EPC Grade C.
L8
Arch View Cres from £600pcm • Available Now • Furnished or Unfurnished • Two Bedrooms • City Centre Location
Ullswater £144,950 Superb value apartment in an excellent Sefton Park location. An ideal opportunity for buyers who are in a position to buy fairly quickly. EPC Grade = D
L17
Linnet Lane £600pcm • Available Now • Two Bedroom • Close to Sefton Park • Recently Decorated
L3
Waterloo Warehouse £1100pcm • Similar Properties Needed • River Views • Duplex Apartment • Two Bedrooms
L3
Royal Quay £600pcm • One Bedroom • Ground Floor • Secure Allocated Parking • City Centre Location
Wapping Quay £210,000 This is a spacious two bedroom apartment situated next to the Albert Dock Echo Arena and Liverpool One shopping complex. EPC grade = F
L1
Chandlers Wharf £750pcm • Similar Properties Needed • Two Bedroom • Two Bathroom • Large Balcony
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GATEACRE
WOOLTON
HALEWOOD
Woodsome Park
£75,000
Spacious two bedroom apartment within the much sought after Woodsome Park Development. Ideally located within walking distance of Gateacre Village the accommodation includes an Entrance Hall, a Good Sized Living / Dining Room, Separate Kitchen, Two Double Bedrooms and a Bathroom. The Property is Set on the Second Floor, Parking to the Rear. EPC Awaiting
Padstow Close
£160,000
I cannot encourage you enough to view this well thought out and designed two bedroom bungalow in a fantastic location, Opportunities such as this are few and far between. Completely renovated with the highest quality of fittings, this is a superb example of a two bedroom true bungalow. Landscaped gardens, driveway, detached garage. EPC D
WOOLTON
Speke Road
£625,000
A unique and substantial detached residence situated in a popular area just adjacent to the golf course in Woolton. Extensive living spaces are instantly apparent as you are welcomed in to this spacious home, which is full of character with a modern twist. Masses of parking, gardens with BBQ area, patio area and several lawned areas. EPC Awaiting
SPEKE
Broad Hey Close
£260,000
Ilkley Walk
If you love gardens, this is one not to miss! A three bedroom detached immaculately presented bungalow with plenty of space and gardens. In brief the property comprises; entrance hall, lounge, open plan kitchen/dining room, utility room, Three good size bedroom and bathroom. Driveway with parking for several vehicles, garage and gardens. EPC C
WOOLTON
HALEWOOD VILLAGE
GATEACRE
BELLE VALE
Gateacre Park Court 91,999 • 2 Bedrooms • Top Floor Apartment • Close to Amenities • EPC F
EW E N RIC P
Sparrowhawk Close £110,000 • 2 Good Sized Bedrooms • Ideal First Time Buy • Lovely Gardens with Decking • EPC C
BELLE VALE EW E N RIC P
Woodholme Court 95,000 • 1 Bedrooms • Ideal Investment • Close to amenities • Awaiting EPC
GATEACRE EW E N RIC P
EW E N RIC P
EW E N RIC P
Speke Road £120,000 • 3 Bedrooms • Close To Amenities • Investment Opportunity • EPC Grade D
£75,000
A smartly presented two bedroom mid terrace property on Ilkley Walk in the Speke area of L24. In brief, the property which has been extended to offer generous proportions throughout, furthermore there is an extended, modern galley style kitchen with white high gloss fitted units and a selection of integrated appliances. EPC C
Herdman Close £150,000 • 3 Bedrooms • Close to Amenities • Manicured Gardens • Awaiting EPC
Roadwater Close £75,000 • 3 Bedrooms • In Need Of Modernisation • No Onward Chain • EPC E
Woolton
0151 428 9484 woolton@reedsrains.co.uk •The tenancy set up fee is £240. Additional fees may apply. Please refer to the website or ask in branch for more details,
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• 3 bedroom apartments • Fitted kitchen • Within private grounds
WA8
£675pcm
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• Two bedrooms • Unfurnished • Fitted kitchen
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• Two bedroom duplex flat • Furnished • Two reception rooms
L8
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• One bedroom flat • Lounge, kitchen • Close to amenities £450pcm
• Period apartment • Two bedrooms • Perfect country retreat
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• Luxury apartment • Two bedrooms • Perfect country retreat
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£625pcm
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L15
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STUDIO APARTMENT IN A GREAT LOCATION
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One-bedroom studio apartment
Three-bedroom apartment
Two-bedroom duplex penthouse
This purpose built block of 29 modern selfcontained studio apartments is situated on the edge of the trendy Georgian Quarter area of Liverpool city centre. Close to Liverpool university campuses and all of the shops and amenities of the city centre it is perfect for students studying in Liverpool.
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This dockside apartment features two double bedrooms, including an en suite to the master and one single room. It is furnished to a high standard and benefits from secure allocated parking and a sought after location, close to Albert Dock, Liverpool ONE, the Central Business District and Liverpool Marina.
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Ideal for young professionals, this spacious, duplex apartment benefits from floor to ceiling windows, a mezzanine floor and a glass balcony to the master bedroom. The modern kitchen includes integral appliances, while the property features a further double bedroom and modern bathroom with power shower. Along with high spec furnishings and amazing views, the development includes parking, concierge and a video entry system.
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Ideal for young families, this spacious home features a beautiful garden and off-street parking. Situated in the popular area of L27, the property is also close to excellent shopping and leisure amenities including a sports centre while its motorway links makes it ideal for commuters.
This three-bedroom home is ideal for families, thanks to its proximity to some of Liverpool’s best schools including Blue Coat School and King David High School. The area also features great shopping and amenities at nearby Allerton Road and easy access to the M62. The property features a modern kitchen and bathroom and a well-presented garden.
This luxury apartment features two bedrooms, both with en-suites, spacious living areas, a contemporary feel and a designer bespoke kitchen boasting the latest appliances. Situated just five minutes away from Aigburth train station it offers excellent links to Liverpool's vibrant city centre and is less than 10 minutes from all local amenities.
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Help to Buy
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MOVING FORWARD
WORDS BY NATASHA YOUNG
THE WEEKS LEADING UP TO THIS MONTH’S GENERAL ELECTION WERE DOMINATED BY TALK OF POTENTIAL FURTHER COALITION LEADERSHIP AND OPINION POLLS CLAIMING LABOUR AND THE CONSERVATIVES WERE NECK AND NECK IN THEIR CAMPAIGNS TO GOVERN THE COUNTRY IN THE END THOUGH SHOCK EXIT POLLS WERE PROVEN CORRECT IN PREDICTING THAT THE TORIES WOULD SECURE A MAJORITY GOVERNMENT ON ELECTION NIGHT AS THEY WENT ON TO WIN A TOTAL OF SEATS AS PRIME MINISTER DAVID CAMERON WASTED NO TIME IN APPOINTING THE FIRST ALL-CONSERVATIVE CABINET SINCE WITH A PLEDGE TO DELIVER THE PARTY’S MANIFESTO IN FULL WE CAUGHT UP WITH LIVERPOOL ORGANISATIONS AND MEMBERS OF THE REGION’S ELECTORATE TO FIND OUT WHAT THEY THINK THE FUTURE HOLDS UNDER THE NEW GOVERNMENT 44 Your Move
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HOT TOPIC
Estate agent Alan Bevan director City Residential
The conclusion of the 2015 election process is, we believe, a welcome relief irrespective of your political bias. The uncertainty surrounding a hung parliament and the numerous coalition possibilities had begun to apply the brakes to both the lettings and sales markets.
In lettings, concerns over Labour’s threeyear tenancy and rent controls were delaying tenants’ commitments to reserving apartments and also concerning investors’ long-term commitment to their buy to let interests in the city. In sales, uncertainty over which government was to hold power was affecting purchasing decisions although not by as much as we feared. Looking forward the newly elected Conservative majority government should be good for both the sales and lettings markets in the city as it will provide a period of stability and support that almost certainly would have been diluted under a coalition. If there is one concern it is the Tories’ pledge to extend the right to buy privilege to allow housing association tenants to purchase their properties at a discount of up to 35%. This may be a step too far in encouraging home ownership and could unsettle the supply of the social housing stock in the future.
Housing developer Clare Noakes sales manager Lovell North West
The Conservatives pledged a number of polices that I am confident will provide a boost to housebuilding.
The continuation of the Help to Buy equity loan scheme until 2020 is fantastic news for those with a small deposit and the party’s pledge to bring forward 200,000 discounted starter homes is also great news for those looking to get a foothold on the ladder. The government has also committed to introducing a Help to Buy ISA in the autumn for first-time buyers, which will top up their savings, and will no doubt help many more people to own their own home sooner. I look forward to seeing how the government will deliver on its promise to build more homes and I hope further measures to streamline the planning process at a local level will also come to fruition.
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MOVING FORWARD
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education karen fowler teacher
As we approach a newly elected government, education (no doubt) will have to endure another five years of proposed cuts to its budgets. Less money means cuts to staffing, resources and larger classroom sizes whilst teaching staff attempt to continue to raise school standards. Threats are already being made by the new government that a ‘zero tolerance’ approach will be made to all schools, forcing them to become an academy and taken over by new leadership, putting many teaching and leadership jobs in jeopardy. This continues to add to the stress already put on staff and schools to perform for league tables and even more paperwork to collect data to ‘reduce the burden of Ofsted inspections’.
despite the bitter roots of education,teachers are dedicated, committed and hardworking professionals who will ensure the next generation continues to bloom – no matter which government is in power.
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student emily duncan
The recent General Election has arrived at a particularly pivotal moment in my life as I sit my final exams and complete a degree in English Literature and Philosophy from the University of Liverpool. The election of a Conservative government means that for arts graduates, like me, the future is uncertain. Having suffered drastic cuts in state funding over the last five years, the arts sector is more unstable and competitive than ever and
unpaid internships have become the norm for graduates wanting to get a foot in the door. The prospect of a further five years of austerity is alarming for students and graduates of the creative arts, especially if the government decides to raise tuition fees to £11,500 a year as has been suggested. Sooner or later, creative minds will no longer be able to justify taking the financial risk of studying arts subjects to degree level. What will happen then?
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HOT TOPIC
new parent james long father-to-be
I went to sleep hoping that the exit polls were wrong but when I woke up, it was confirmed that the repugnant attack on public services we’ve seen over the last five years would continue. My son (due in June) will spend his first five years under a Tory government which I am struggling to come to terms with. We have had amazing support from the NHS throughout the pregnancy and as our son will be born with a cleft lip and palate, we will again rely on the NHS for operations and access to specialists. If the current trend continues, families such as ours will not have access to such a service in 2020. I am also extremely lucky that my wife and I are both able to work to support our family. Entire communities have already had their lives decimated by austerity, and now face further managed decline. It is tragic.
c u lt u r e david fleming director national museums liverpool
The policy that will affect National Museums Liverpool most is that of cuts in government spending. We are a national museums service - nationalised by Margaret Thatcher’s government in 1986 just like the British Museum and, despite being based in Liverpool, we are dependent on funding direct from government. We’ve already had big reductions in our government grant, and it looks very much like there will be more reductions to come. This means, simply, that we will be able to employ fewer people and do less. At the moment it is difficult to see past this particular policy. We are doing all we can to raise money elsewhere, for example there was a public appeal to help us buy the Mauretania model that recently came up for auction, but the funding gap we are trying to plug is huge. This will dominate our work for the next few years.
young professional amelia heathman pr executive I’m disappointed that the Conservatives’ housing policy only appears to focus on homeowners. Labour’s plans to introduce a cap on higher rents signalled an understanding that nine million people rent their homes privately in England alone, and so they shouldn’t be left out when it comes to policy. It’ll be years before I think about owning a home, due to rising house prices in general. In London now, the rent and housing prices are obscene and it’s ridiculous that entire generations will be priced out of living in their own capital city. It seems that Conservative policies dictate that unless you own a home, or are buying one, then you’re not taken into consideration, and this is wrong. One policy that will benefit me is the raising of the income tax allowance, so I will have more immediate income as I start working my way up the career ladder. But with policies like this, it makes you question how much they will cost. If it means a top-down reorganisation and privatisation of the NHS, I’d rather have less immediate income now and the NHS still there when I’m older. Your Move 47
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A new website has been launched by Liverpool agent City Residential, as it aims to bring a “fresh approach” for house hunters and tenants. Through its new bespoke online facility the agent has set out to provide “easy access” to all of its sales and lettings properties and featured developments, and also offers a 24/7 system for tenants to report maintenance issues and gain advice. Other features include links to City Residential’s social media feeds and news about its chosen charity and fundraising events, as well as blogs and access to the agent’s quarterly marketing report. City Residential director, Kerry RogersonBevan, says: “We were keen to change the website as it hadn’t been changed in many years, the market had moved on and we needed a fresh approach. “We feel the website will be of benefit to all our customers, particularly as they will be able to keep up with all our live news and social media feeds. Tenants will be able to report maintenance issues on the website and indeed receive useful advice with regard to any repairs in at least 40 different languages.” For further information visit www.cityresidential.co.uk.
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An over 55s housing development in Belle Vale is in the running for a top design award. Riverside Home Ownership’s Joseph Williams Mews site, designed by DK Architects, has been shortlisted for the best project scheme accolade at the annual Housing Design Awards, which recognises the country’s top designs. The development comprises 12 two-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom bungalows available through Shared Ownership, as well as on-site facilities including shared gardens, private parking areas and a café which is due to open in the summer, and a further 56 properties available for rent.
Winners of the prestigious Housing Design Awards, which put emphasis on the role of local authorities in helping to bring forward good quality housing, will be revealed at a ceremony in July. Ahead of the event Catherine Corkish, sales and new business negotiator at Riverside Home Ownership, says: “Joseph Williams Mews has been a tremendously successful project and has seen high demand in a short period of time. “We are thrilled that the quality of the development’s design has been recognised by the prestigious Housing Design Awards and feel privileged to be shortlisted among other fantastic housing schemes across the country.”
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More than half of the 24 apartments at The Prom @ New Brighton scheme have already been sold, but from 22 May until 13 June the remaining homes will be showcased every Friday and Saturday as the properties continue to attract interest. Apartments range from one to four bedrooms, each benefitting from fully glazed ‘winter’ balconies looking out onto Liverpool Bay. Other features of the homes include en suite facilities to the master bedrooms and private parking covered by CCTV. Plus eight of the properties are duplex, also boasting rooftop terraces and spacious living. The apartments, available through the government’s Help to Buy initiative, mark the final instalment of Neptune Investments’ multi-
The first eight residents have now moved into newly refurbished homes in Liverpool’s ‘Granby Four Streets’, as a multi-million pound transformation of the area continues.
million pound regeneration of New Brighton, and project manager Daniel Hynd says: “The area has been transformed into a top leisure destination in Wirral, and the addition of the brand new homes just shows what a great place New Brighton is to live and visit.” For more information and to book an appointment during the open weekends, call 0151 702 0147.
GEORGIAN STUDENT PROPERTY EXPECTED TO ATTRACT INVESTORS’ INTEREST A residential student investment at the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian Quarter is expected to be a highlight of the next Sutton Kersh auction. The 3 June event, taking place at Stanley Dock’s Titanic Hotel, will see the three-storey midtownhouse overlooking Falkner Square Gardens go up for sale with a guide price of £450,000 plus. Arranged into six self-contained flats the property, which is within easy reach of university campuses, produces more than £40,000 per annum. Cathy Holt, joint head of auctions at Sutton Kersh, says: “This is an impressive property in a sought after location which benefits from modern
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fitted kitchens and permit street parking. It should certainly attract the attention of serious investors.” Meanwhile, a substantial four-storey plus basement Georgian-style property on Great Mersey Street is also set to go under the hammer, with a guide price between £160,000 and £175,000. The lot was previously in the final stages of a restoration project to provide a nine-bedroom house for multiple occupancy, and is in need of repair and modernisation. A total of 92 lots will be on offer at the auction, which will get underway at 12 noon.
Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH) has been working alongside Liverpool City Council, the Community Land Trust, Plus Dane Group and the Northern Alliance Housing Co-operative to breathe new life into 96 Victorian houses, which are being made available for rent and Shared Ownership. With £14 million of investment the homes on Beaconsfield Street, Cairns Street, Ducie Street and Jermyn Street are being given makeovers inside and out to be turned into modern, energy efficient family homes. The local community has also played a central role in the development of the area, which is decorated with colourful patterns and multi-coloured pigeon sculptures and hosts a vibrant street market. Steve Coffey, chief executive of LMH, says: “Once the whole project is finished it will make a tremendous difference to this part of the city.” A number of the homes on Cairns Street are currently available to purchase through Shared Ownership. For further information, call LMH on 0800 678 1894
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You’re making your musical theatre debut in ‘The Producers’. Is that a new direction you were looking to take? I’m a huge Mel Brooks fan and I was a massive fan of the show. I wasn’t actively going ‘I must get into musical theatre’ but when the opportunity came up it was too good to miss, especially because Jason Manford is the lead so it’s win, win. Will your fans see you in a different way given there’s so much singing? I’m always singing and doing daft accents during my shows when I’m mucking around and that’s why they cast me. Obviously Jason’s in it so they said let’s try and cast somebody else who appeals to a comedy audience. It was him who suggested me. I think it would be a massive departure if I was suddenly in ‘Oklahoma’ or playing the Phantom, although having said that, that’s the same as Michael Crawford isn’t it? When he did ‘Phantom of the Opera’ everyone was saying ‘but he’s Frank Spencer’! You’re well known for your spontaneity during stand-up shows. How are you finding the idea of playing a fully scripted part? Because I’ve got lots of lines with other people, if I don’t feed them the lines then they can’t feed me the next line, so from that point of view it’s essential. Because it’s Mel Brooks it’s one of those things where even if you’re not into musicals it’s worth coming to see because, when you read the script for ‘The Producers’, every single line is either a set up or a punch line. I’m really looking forward to it because there’s no faff on any of the writing, it’s just bang bang bang, hitting those beats. It’s great! During your stand-up tours, one show always seems so different to the next because the audiences get involved. How much of a routine do you actually plan? I go on, improvise and then stuff just falls out from that. I might improvise for 10 minutes and get one idea where I think ‘that’s funny, you can play around with that’. Rather than going on with a list of jokes I’m going to be doing, I’ve just got all these ideas floating around and then I collide them together. Something might happen in the afternoon so I might start talking about that, and then that might take me somewhere else. It’s like a load of cartoons all dancing around in my head rather than a list of jokes. Given that’s how it works, what’s the most unusual stand-up experience you’ve had? I did a show where a guy got on stage and proposed to his girlfriend – that was a bit different! One of my favourite shows was
where, and I can’t even remember how this happened, I think there were some UV lights on the stage and I’d started joking about doing the show in the dark. I then did about half an hour in the dark!
Apollo’ and the show is an hour long but I got 45 minutes! That was only about 10 years ago, so even in that time everything’s changed. Your approach to comedy has also worked on television, as you’re guided by Twitter followers’ suggestions on your show, ‘Freewheeling’. What’s your favourite thing that you’ve been tasked to do so far? It was probably when a woman said ‘don’t come to Northampton’, so we spent a whole episode there! Or it might have been getting a bloke with a guide dog to wear masks as the Chuckle Brothers and go through an assault course! ‘Freewheelers’ is another one of those things where I’d stayed off telly for years because everything people were offering me would be a compromised version of what I wanted to do. If you hold out for long enough, eventually when you go to a channel and say ‘I want to make a TV show that completely has no format, we
It seems like while other comedians get more acts following their style, nobody has come through as a ‘next Ross Noble’ or tried to tackle your act. All I’ve done is be myself, therefore anyone who comes along and tries to do something similar is obviously going to suffer from comparisons. Also, the reason I can do what I do is because when I started out – I’m 39 this year and I started when I was 15 – back then in the 90s there was a lot more opportunity to take risks. I’ve always done my shows the way I’ve done them. When I first started and was trying to get gigs at the big clubs everyone was like ‘you’ve got to go to the Comedy Store, do 10 minutes of your best stuff and really make it
“When you read the script for ‘The Producers’, every line is either a set up or a punch line. I’m really looking forward to it because there’s no faff”
count’. Whereas I used to go on and play around, and it’s the same with Edinburgh and telly. Because I’ve always done that, people have gone ‘oh right, that’s what he does’ but it would be hard for somebody to establish themselves and then go ‘now I’m going to do this’. The trouble is, nowadays so many people are trying to do stand-up. It’s become so slick and people have got a real idea of what stand-up is supposed to be. Therefore if you just come along doing something that isn’t that, audiences will just go ‘well it mustn’t be very good’. When I first started nobody went into standup because they thought ‘I can become a household name and become really rich’ either, whereas now it’s more established in the entertainment industry. Everybody is trying to be incredibly slick and there are people trying to get their five or 10-minute tight set so they can go on ‘Live at the Apollo’. I did the first series of ‘Live at the
don’t know what we’re going to do, it’s unscripted, we haven’t got a plan, and we’re not going to do any advanced planning; we’re just going to turn up and invent the show as we go along’, you have to get yourself into a position where people will go ‘yeah I reckon that’ll work!’. What have you got lined up after ‘The Producers’? I’m going on holiday because everyone’s starting to forget what I look like after an eight-month stand-up tour and a few months in ‘The Producers’! I’m working on a couple of things. I can’t really say what but hopefully I might be doing another film at some point, but as soon as I say anything I might jinx it so we’ll see!
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HIDDEN TREASURES Bretta & Co, L1
EVIL EYE BEER & BURRITO SHACK Tucked away off Bold Street, a deli sits alongside Bretta & Co’s bistro providing a trove of rare and unique foodie treasures. One of just a few stockists of black garlic from the Isle of Wight and cheeses that are hard to come by, Bretta & Co also boasts a wine selection featuring a vegan offering and, believe or not, hangover-free Champagne among its artisan products.
FIT FOR A FEAST Delifonseca Dockside, L3 The Delifonseca foodhall is somewhat of a gourmet paradise, providing all the ingredients for a full foodie feast. A Broughs Butchers concession is accompanied by cheeses, cured meats, antipasti and freshly baked foods, to vegetables, drinks, sauces and confectionary. The one stop shop is a supporter of local produce, whilst also sourcing European and global specialities.
SPANISH STAR Lunya, L1 Accompanying the award-winning restaurant, Lunya’s deli provides an authentic range of Catalan and Spanish cuisine to cook up your own mouthwateringly Mediterranean meal. Fresh olives, cheeses, meats and vegetables sit alongside a selection of expertly picked beverages, oils and store cupboard items, as well as the ideal kitchenware to serve up your tapas treats in. The Lunya team can also rustle up a hamper if you’re looking for a special gift.
208 Smithdown Road, L15 Since opening last September, Smithdown Road resident Evil Eye Beer and Burrito Shack has been making a name for itself. Aside from tasty Mexican street food, the team behind the bar is known for running ‘Food Bank Holidays’, encouraging visitors to donate £5 worth of food to the Central Liverpool Foodbank in exchange for £1 burritos. The community spirit is enough to get you interested, whilst the prospect of excellent burritos and beer will keep you coming back for more. When we entered Evil Eye on a Friday night, we were greeted to the sounds of vintage Smiths records and the smell of paprika and chilli in the air. The place is decorated with fairy lights and old Día de los Muertos and sugar skulls posters, with candles on every table, giving it a warm and welcoming atmosphere as shelter from the rain that was hurtling down outside. Surveying the drinks menu, Evil Eye is true to its beer shack credentials, with many Mexican and American beers on offer. We decided to try the homemade desperados (£3.75) alongside nachos
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with salsa and guacamole (£4). The homemade desperados were excellent; the beer was thirstquenching while additions of lime and tequila were sweet with a sharp kick. The guacamole was sufficiently chunky and covered a generous portion of crispy nachos. Our waiter explained the process of ‘building’ our burritos as neither of us had been before. Evil Eye allows you to have total control over your meal, with glutenfree and vegan options available. Diners pick a main, such as chipotle chicken or bourbon BBQ halloumi; rice, vegetables, salsa, and beans to build their burrito, with different fillings coming with a handy spice guide. I chose the bourbon BBQ pulled pork burrito, with the proper Mexican rice, spicy veg, ‘Pico de Gallo’ salsa, with refried beans and guacamole (£5.50), whilst my partner tried the Adobo steak burrito, with limey cilantro rice, the addition of garlic and herb mushrooms, and green pepper and jalapeno
yoghurt dressing, along with salsa, beans and guacamole (£6). When our burritos arrived they were almost bursting at the seams, though safely wrapped up in tin foil so there was no risk of an explosion. The bourbon glazed pulled pork had moments of sweet honey that nicely contrasted with the heat from the spices. The garlic and herb mushrooms were full of flavour, and the garlic mixed well with the hot steak and cool lime and coriander rice. The tasty beans, chunky guacamole and salsa all added to the classic burrito experience. Evil Eye’s burritos were quite simply the tastiest burritos we had ever had, and at amazing value too. I had been eyeing up the churros with cinnamon sugar and chocolate dipping sauce earlier (£3.50), but we were too full from the burritos to even think about more food. Instead, we sat back and enjoyed the atmosphere and made plans for the next time we are going to visit.
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The Istanbul Reunion Night
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4 days of non-stop gymnastics will come to Echo Arena this summer with athletes showcasing their skills across 4 events
One Night in Istanbul Relive the night Liverpool won their 5th European Cup with Nicky Allt’s stage show
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Jimmy Carr
Mrs Brown’s Boys
Simply Red
24 & 25 October
The outrageous TV show comes back to the stage for wild laughs
With a career that spans 3 decades in music, Simply Red will be performing some of their biggest hits
Tim Vine When it comes to straight-forward, no-nonsense word play and joke telling, Tim Vine has established himself as one of Britain’s best
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Most recognised for being the founding member of The Beach Boys, this legend will start his UK tour here this September
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David Gest’s (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life Tour Including Bill Medley, Sheila Ferguson, Deniece Williams and more
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Radio City Summer Live 18 July
Hello Kitty Live See Hello Kitty live, like you’ve never seen her before as she welcomes audiences into her world
19 October
Joe Bonamassa The internationally renowned guitarist will perform songs from his classic albums including Sloe Gin and Different Shades of Blue
This amateur bodybuilding event will see competitors come from all over the world
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Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse Relive characters including; Loadsamoney, Smashie and Nicey, Kevin the Teenager and many more
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Pam Ann Australian comedian Caroline Reid is coming to The Auditorium as ‘Pam Ann International Air Hostess’ with a brand new show
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Showaddywaddy This Leicester band are bringing their hits such as ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’ and ‘Under The Moon of Love’
Andre Rieu
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Fans will have the opportunity to see his spectacular magic skills up close on the banks of the Mersey
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WWE 8 November
25 Years of Reeves & Mortimer Come and see some of their bestloved characters and sketches from their 25-year career
Michael McIntyre Fresh from the biggest selling comedy tour in the world in 2012 this funny man returns
4 & 5 December
The world’s most renowned violinist will return with Johann Straus Orchestra for a fantastic new show
Ed Byrne During his 20 years in comedy this Irish comedian has enjoyed huge popular and critical success
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iverpool’s summer season of festivals and outdoor events comes to life in June and July, along with a host of other fantastic arts and cultural attractions and shows taking place across the city. Luckily, our bumper Go Liverpool guide is here once again to keep you up to date on the biggest and best entertainment on offer throughout the two months, whether you’re looking for club nights, theatre shows or fun for all the family. Alongside our brimming listings and previews sections, we’ve also scoured Liverpool’s high streets for the hottest retail items, and Cunard’s Captain Christopher Wells gives us an insight into preparations for the city’s forthcoming Three Queens event.
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17 - 21 June, Floral Pavilion Theatre & Conference Centre
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The popular history books for children are brought to life, as the wonders of ancient Greece and the marauding Vikings come alive in these interactive 3D live performances. The event is suitable for all ages, with an educational aspect to the fun keeping everybody entertained.
FAMILY FUN DAY
6 June, The Atkinson
22 July, Ness Gardens
Follow a caterpillar through a beautiful garden, exploring the fascinating world he lives in through striking visuals, live music and fun, interactive activities in this engaging experience for young children aged between two and five years old.
An annual fun packed day for all the family, including pony rides, falcon displays, garden trails, crafts, games and much more. Bring a picnic or enjoy a BBQ in the garden (12-3pm). The Garden Grub kiosk will be open and the ice cream bike will be out and about at this event, which takes place in ideal summer surroundings at this beautiful garden space.
THE BASIL BRUSH SHOW
11 July, Southport Theatre
Long-running TV star Basil Brush takes to the Southport stage with his own brand of cheeky humour for all ages. The muchloved fox and sidekick Mr Stephen deliver storytelling, song and plenty of laughs in the live stage show of his latest tour.
PIRATES PARROTS AND PIECES OF EIGHT
28 - 29 July, Maritime Museum A craft workshop day at the museum that promises seafaring-themed fun and the chance to create a pirate mask, treasure chest or a parrot to take home. Take a tour of the museum then take part in this interactive learning day, where booking is not required and entry is free. For a full family day out, visit the Maritime Museum for a look at interesting artifacts and displays from the city’s extensive maritime history.
THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA
9 - 14 June, Epstein Theatre
Adapted from the best selling book, "The Tiger who came to Tea" is a heart warming children's tale which has been brought to life on stage, with music and visuals, this is a show which will be enjoyable for all ages.
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The Hudsucker Proxy, Liverpool Playhouse The Coen Brothers’ wisecracking romantic comedy arrives on stage, as a stock scam at Hudsucker Industries delivers unexpected results.
International Mersey River Festival 2015 Musical and maritime activities at Liverpool’s waterfront, including the Northern Boat Show and Music on the Waterfront.
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Liverpool Holi One Colour Festival, Stanley Park Dress in white and be prepared to be doused in coloured powder, as music, dance and performance art are on show.
Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Bands dot the course for this musical running event, with plenty of trackside entertainment and lively after parties planned. Bonnie and Clyde Musical, Unity Theatre A modern musical following the story of American folk heroes who became public enemy number one after a series of crimes.
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20−21 Africa Oye, Sefton Park UK soul legend Omar leads the line-up at the largest celebration of African music in the UK. Arts, crafts, food and drink will be on offer alongside the music stages. 68 Your Move
20 Jun−18 Jul Summer Pops, Liverpool Philharmonic The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates its 175th anniversary with Summer Pops, including a spectacular final night.
18 26 Jun−01 Aug Mam! I’m ere!, Royal Court Liverpool’s favourite theatre faces perform a homage to hit musical Mamma Mia – but there’s not an Abba song in sight.
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Liverpool Artists' Book Fair 2015, Central Library Taking place in the spectacular surroundings of the library, the free-toenter book fair will host 30 artists, as well as talks and craft classes for children.
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Race for Life Pretty Muddy 5K Walk, run or crawl this mudpacked obstacle course to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Brazilica The UK’s only Brazilian festival and Samba carnival returns with a dance and music-infused street parade, workshops, exhibitions and fringe events.
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LIV-BCN 2015, Kazimier A cultural meeting between Liverpool and Barcelona brings music, food and art to Kazimier.
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Paperchase, South John Street Looking for the perfect wedding gift? Or need help planning your big day? Fear not, as Paperchase has a wide range of items to help the day go as smoothly as possible, ranging from invitations, thank you cards and decorations to wedding favours. And to record those precious moments, choose this beautiful scrapbook (£12.50) ideal for photos, souvenirs and mementos. Filled with blank ivory paper, it gives you the perfect blank canvas to fill with memories and treasure for years to come!
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The Hippy Hole, Grand Central The Hippy Hole sells ethically sourced clothes and homewares from around the world. From tie dye leggings and wall-hangings to dream catchers, the shop definitely lives up to its self-given title of ‘fair trade hippy heaven’! Our pick is these tie dyed denim shorts (£14.99) – which you can custom order to any colour or design you fancy. If you pop in store, you can also enter a raffle to help support the people of Nepal. Raffle tickets are £1 and there are lots of great prizes to be won, with all the money raised going directly to the villages where it is most needed.
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Menkind, Lord Street The Syma X5C Explorers Quadcopter has been met with rave reviews since coming on the market, and Liverpool’s Menkind has seen them ‘fly’ off the shelves in recent weeks. Now back in stock, the quadcopter is a remote control toy which lets you film your journey and take inflight photos with its HD camera. Priced at £79.99, the copter flies in all directions and also has built in lights for night time flying. With an easy to use remote control, USB charging and over seven minutes’ flying time, all you have to do is master the art of flying.
Kurt Geiger, located in the Metquarter, is a shoe lover’s dream. Stocking its own brand and plenty of others, it is a firm favourite in the UK and afar. Carvela, part of the Kurt Geiger family, finds inspiration from the front row seats of fashion weeks, ensuring its creations are always on trend. The Giraffe sandal (£140) is a head turning high heel with its unique straps, quirky lace detail and neon accents. Perhaps taking inspiration from Christian Louboutin’s signature red sole; its neon orange sole adds a bright contrast to the otherwise monochrome design.
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AROUND THE CITY BAZAAR TO BE REJUVENATED AHEAD OF RELAUNCH CELEBRATIONS A Liverpool city centre based hub of independent traders will be ‘rejuvenated’ during a three-day closure next month, as it gets set for a special relaunch. The bric-a-brac filled window display of Duke Street Bazaar will be cleared to make way for colourful items being sold by the retail space’s 14 independent traders, which sell items ranging from crafts and curios to vintage, vinyl and antiques. Ahead of the 1-3 June closure, manager Sally Ayres explains: “We will be decorating, creating a changing room, adjusting the lighting to create more of an exploratory environment. We’ll be cleaning, scrubbing, painting, window washing and totally transforming the back of the shop which right now feels more like a warehouse than a shop.” The new-look bazaar will be unveiled from 5-8pm on 4 June, when the relaunch showcases each of the independent retailers’ businesses and offers cakes, bubbly and celebratory discounts. There will also be live musical entertainment in store as local college students sing at the front of the shop, and a classic vinyl DJ set takes place in the back area.
Duke Street Bazaar traders are getting ready for the relaunch
SOUND CITY ARRIVES AT TRANSFORMED DOCKLAND SITE Evergreen lines up new anti-aging treatments
Bramley Moore Dock is hosting Sound City for the first time Festival goers are getting set for a new-look Sound City, as the three-day event takes place at the waterfront’s Bramley Moore Dock for the first time. Organisers have spent months transforming the docklands site for the 22-24 May festival, which is relocating from its previous range of city centre venues. The Flaming Lips, Belle and Sebastian and The Vaccines are leading the line-up for 2015, as Sound City hosts a new outdoor stage, meanwhile the programme of performances will stretch across the site’s disused buildings and the Kaselot tall ship is set to provide an
impressive centrepiece, hosting parties and intimate shows. The performance offering is being accompanied by a two-day conference in the Rum Warehouse at Stanley Dock’s Titanic Hotel, which got underway on 21-22 May with speakers including Wayne Coyne and Edwin Collins, and also the launch of the Alan Wills Innovation Awards in honour of Deltasonic Records founder Alan Wills, who passed away last year. For more information about Sound City 2015, visit www.liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk.
Two new treatments are being launched this month by Liverpool’s Evergreen Clinic. From 28 May, the Liquid Gold Facelift and Five Point Cog Lift will be added to the offering at the Aigburth based clinic, which is located alongside Woodlands Spa, following the appointment of new aesthetic and anti-ageing treatments expert Yvonne Senior. Also known as PRP or the ‘vampire facelift’, Liquid Gold is said to ‘stimulate skin rejuvenation on the face, neck and décolletage’ using patients’ own growth factors. Meanwhile, the Five Point Cog Lift utilises a new injection technique in PDO (polydioxanone) thread lifting, which encourages the production of new collagen in the skin. For further information about Evergreen Clinic call 0151 728 2536.
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CALDERSTONES MANSION HOUSE JULY A touring troupe of actors from Shakespeare’s Globe is heading to the Calderstones Park venue’s outdoor Garden Theatre for a performance of Romeo and Juliet. The summer matinee show will bring a stripped-down version of the classic tale of star-
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crossed lovers to the city. Those who purchase tickets to the play are encouraged to take picnic blankets and lowbacked chairs to make themselves comfortable for the performance within one of Liverpool’s picturesque green spaces.
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ROYAL LIVER BUILDING - JUNE A collection of LS Lowry paintings worth more than £2 million is expected to be a highlight when the Liverpool Contemporary Arts Fair returns for its second consecutive year. The exclusive exhibition of the much-loved painter’s work will feature among over 1,000 pieces of
art from 40 local, national and international artists and independent art galleries being displayed during the event. The fair, which is free to enter, will also host a curated programme of live art demonstrations and presentations by leading UK artists including Liverpool-born Anthony Brown.
JACKSON POLLOCK BLIND SPOTS ART
TATE LIVERPOOL JUNE - OCTOBER Tate Liverpool is getting set to shine the spotlight on another iconic artist this summer, as Jackson Pollock becomes the latest focus of a landmark showcase at the waterfront gallery. Blind Spots is the first exhibition in more than three decades to survey Pollock’s highly influential late paintings made between 1951 and 1953, referred to as his black pourings. The series of black enamel and oil paintings will be displayed alongside important paper and print works as well as virtually unknown and rarely seen sculptures. Glenn Ligon: Encounters and Collisions will also be presented alongside the Jackson Pollock exhibition, presenting an extraordinary group of artists who have influenced Ligon or with whom he feels and affinity.
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SMALL CINEMA LIVERPOOL, 24 JUNE Prepare for an evening of so-bad-it’s-good entertainment as the city’s Victoria Street based community cinema screens Ed Wood’s classic 1959 sci-fi horror, ‘Plan 9 From Outer Space’ (certificate PG). Aliens seek to prevent humanity from creating a doomsday weapon that could destroy the universe in this notorious film, in which wobbly sets are to be expected. Drive-in adverts, ‘50s b-movie trailers and more will also be thrown in during the evening for good measure. Jackson Pollock, 1912-1956 / Yellow Islands 1952 / Oil paint on canvas / support: 1435 x 1854 mm © The Pollock-Krasner Foundation ARS, NY and DACS, London 2015.
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Following its return to the city’s nightlife circuit, renowned club Garlands gets set to welcome Basshunter for a live DJ set. Expect to hear hits from the Swedish producer and singer/songwriter including ‘Now You’re Gone’. Advance tickets £6.
With the summer months in full swing, 303 will welcome Hardfloor to headline its all day and night party. Kicking off at 4pm, the event will be livening up a still to be announced rooftop venue until 9pm, before heading back to the techno and house club night’s spiritual home of the Williamson Tunnels to see the night through until 4am. Earlybird tickets £13.
5/ Statk Garden Party with Fernando Costantini Experienced in playing the shores of Ibiza, Fernando Costantini will help see in the summer at Constellations as he leads a line-up also featuring Nerram and Marc Williams B2B Michael. There’ll be music from friends and residents along with a BBQ in the garden from 3pm, as the venue offers free entry to the public until 7pm. Then the main event will get underway from 9pm through to 3am. Advance tickets £8 or £10 on the door.
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6/ The Garage presents Ben Klock A resident at Berlin’s legendary Berghain club, German techno DJ and producer Ben Klock is gearing up for an extended set at Baltic Triangle venue The Garage. Expect deep and heavy grooves as Klock showcases his skill in the DJ booth. From 10pm-6am, tickets are priced £15.10.
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27/ I:AM presents Anek / Samu.l / Lauren Lo Sung I:AM, which launched in January 2015, is gearing up for another intimate and atmospheric night of house and techno. Anek, Samu.l and Lauren Lo Sung will top the bill alongside resident DJs for the Williamson Tunnels event. From 9pm-3am, earlybird tickets are £5.
11/ Motion and Luna Presents Noir and Detlef In-demand house DJ, Noir and experimental fellow headliner Detlef lead the line-up at this day and night party. Taking place across Baltic Triangle venues Constellations and 24 Kitchen Street from 2pm through to 4am, the event will also feature Derek Kaye, Desa Basshead, Steve Parry, Prudence and Djangos House Party. Earlybird tickets £18. 18/ Freeze presents Diynamic Showcase – Solomun Freeze rounds off its 2015 series of Bombed Out Church events with an exclusive showcase from Solumun’s Diynamic label. Solomun will lead the line-up with a live performance from Stimming, as well as appearances by Thyladomid, Magdalena and Jemmy. The event, which will also move on to The Garage on Greenland Street, takes place from 1pm-6am, with tickets priced £27.25. 25/ Rubix with Neverdogs The second of a series of Rubix daytime parties will see Italian DJ duo Marko Kay and Tommy Paone, aka Neverdogs, headline a takeover of District’s garden in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle. Capacity will be very limited, as this event takes place from 2pm until 10pm. Advance tickets £8. Over 18s only.
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“THE CARGO SHIPS RAN FROM LIVERPOOL FOR A HUNDRED YEARS IT’S IMPORTANT TO BRING THE SHIPS BACK AND RECOGNISE AND SALUTE THE CITY WITHOUT WHICH CUNARD WOULDN’T EXIST”
As skipper of the Queen Mary 2, Captain Christopher Wells will play a key role in the spectacular Three Queens event, when Cunard’s three largest ships visit Liverpool on 25 May for an unforge able showcase. Here he tells Your Move about his career, his time on the iconic QE2 and how he’s preparing for the big day.
How did your career on ships begin? I ran away to sea to be a sailor after I finished my A Levels. I joined Shell Tankers as an apprentice and I was a deck cadet for four years and then a junior and a chief officer. I stayed with Shell for 16 years and sailed the world, particularly based out of the Far East. They were interesting times and very different ships from the iconic liners for which I now work.
You then moved on to working for Cunard… It was a mid-life crisis, when you decide there’s more to life than tankers. I took a chance and I was fortunate to attain a job on the QE2, which was my first Cunard ship. I met my wife on the QE2. My son was 13 months and he was on board. He took his first steps unaided on the helicopter deck of the QE2. That’s a long time ago, he’s 15 now and about to take his GCSEs!
Have you been to Liverpool before? I have been here on the Queen Mary but not as captain. The first time I was here on a Cunard ship was on the QE2 in 1993. We came in and anchored in-river as it was before the new passenger ships berth was built. I’ve also been here in the 1970s when I worked for Shell, we used to come in to the Mersey and I’d dock at Tranmere with the big 70,000 tonners. I’m older than I look!
What is your role at the Three Queens event? I’ll be master of the Queen Mary 2 and I’ll be bringing the ship into Liverpool on May 24.
Have the captains been practising for the event? We have our own simulator. Every day we drive the ship and we are practising manouvres. We conducted an exercise with all three ships together, from which some of the preview images for the 175th anniversary celebration were created. We did that exercise in Lisbon. We had all three ships together in the river, but we had the image taken when we were just outside the harbour. This time we’re going to be exercising our manouvre inside a river.
How do you see the ties between Liverpool and Cunard? I think it’s something special. Cunard was a huge company based here in Liverpool for 100 years and it was not just a passenger ship company, it was primarily a cargo company. It was based on the mail contract to deliver the mail to the colonies, to Canada and the US. The cargo ships ran from Liverpool for a hundred years. It’s part of our heritage, it’s part of Cunard’s history and backbone so it’s important to bring the ships back and recognise and salute the city, without which Cunard wouldn’t exist.
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